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Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $665 Million in Pipeline Protest Lawsuit

The North Dakota jury decision against Greenpeace, labeled a 'SLAPP lawsuit' by the organization, raises concerns about freedom of expression and environmental activism.

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Des manifestants de Greenpeace manifestant contre l'expansion d'un pipeline dans le Dakota.
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Overview

  • A North Dakota jury has ordered Greenpeace to pay over $665 million in damages to Energy Transfer for its role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
  • Greenpeace plans to appeal the ruling, calling it a 'Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation' (SLAPP) designed to silence dissent.
  • The lawsuit accused Greenpeace of defamation and incitement to violence during the 2016-2017 protests led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, which sought to protect sacred sites and water sources.
  • The judgment has sparked fears of a chilling effect on environmental protests and freedom of expression, particularly in jurisdictions without anti-SLAPP protections.
  • Greenpeace has also filed a case in the Netherlands under European anti-SLAPP laws, seeking to counter Energy Transfer's legal actions and recover legal costs.